City Building Permits

Alamo Heights, TX Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Alamo Heights, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Texas Bexar County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of Alamo Heights.

Department: Planning and Development Services / Community Development Services
Address: 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 210-826-0516
Website: https://www.alamoheightstx.gov/services/development/building-and-misc-permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open Building and Miscellaneous Permits

Platform: MyGovernmentOnline • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Submit building permit and license applications through MyGovernmentOnline
City reviews application
Obtain permit and certificate of occupancy when ready
Schedule inspections through MGO

Source: Planning and Development Services / Community Development Services

General Requirements

Building permits, licenses, and certificates of occupancy required within City of Alamo Heights.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Development Services / Community Development Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

MyGovernmentOnline portal (online)

Additional Resources

Verify contractor license: Texas TDLR License Lookup
License lookup guide: Texas Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Texas Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Texas hub: Texas Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Planning and Development Services / Community Development Services before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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